Categories: NewsPolitics

EFCC arrests three for vote buying in Anambra

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested three individuals for alleged vote buying during the Anambra governorship election held on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

According to a statement by the Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the suspects were apprehended in different parts of the state by EFCC operatives monitoring the electoral process.

Those arrested include Emeka Ilokasia, nabbed at Ward 2 in Njikoka Local Government Area; Nwachukwu Loretta, arrested at Ward 2 (008), Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area; and Emuka Chuwudi, apprehended at Umunachi village in Dunukofia Local Government Area.

Oyewale stated that the suspects were caught in the act of engaging in vote buying activities and are currently in EFCC custody.

He added that they would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The Commission reiterated its commitment to ensuring credible elections and warned against any form of financial inducement or voter manipulation during the electoral process.

LUKMAN ABDULMALIK

Recent Posts

Lagos airport worker returns lost purse with $1,700, passports

A staff member at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, has returned a lost purse…

12 minutes ago

Cubana Chief Priest declares interest in 2027 House of Reps race

Celebrity barman and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has declared his…

1 hour ago

Tinubu sacks Mohammed, appoints Rabiu Umar as NMDPRA CEO

President Bola Tinubu has approved the removal of Saidu Mohammed as the Chief Executive of…

2 hours ago

Tinubu approves N2bn for Plateau attack victims, urges leaders to embrace peace

President Bola Tinubu has approved N2 billion in relief support for victims of the March…

3 hours ago

Senate confirms Abubakar as CBN deputy gov, Onuwu as NDIC director

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Lamido Abubakar as Deputy Governor of the Central…

4 hours ago

Court shields military witness in Tinubu coup plot trial

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Federal Government's request to conceal the…

4 hours ago

This website uses cookies.